Flying during 2ww

[hifer]

Hello all,

Just wondered if anyone had experience of, or opinions on, flying during the 2ww. I might have to do it next month for a wedding but not sure I will want to. My clinic says it’s perfectly fine to fly with needles and meds etc and know that many of you have. I just feel like if I’ve got this far do I want to take the risk??

Any thoughts, as always, much appreciated.

X

[Gueritarubia]

Is fine! I did it during my first ever 2ww and have a gorgeous daughter. Will be doing it now for a sibling. Good luck!

[hifer in reply to Gueritarubia]

Great thanks for the response. Perhaps flying actually helped you??! 😉x

[Gueritarubia in reply to hifer]

Hopefully that did the trick! Now on my third FET for a sibling and going away this weekend. Testing after weekend... cross your fingers flying is the magic formula - I didn’t do during my other two FETs! 😂

[hifer in reply to Gueritarubia]

Keeping everything crossed for you xx

[Fareena1904]

Hi Hifer

It should be fine with needles & med.

I flew with them in summer for a wedding abroad too. However just had a miscarriage on return.

You always think could it have been because of the flight in your head.

Only you know if you want to take the risk. . It is generally safe to fly in pregnancy but did also happen to a pregnant friend too years ago when she came back that week had a miscarriage.

I wish I hadn’t gone then that thought would have been ruled out of my head for perhaps contributing to the miscarriage.

Good luck for your 2 ww fingers crossed for you!& hope wedding goes well. X

[hifer in reply to Fareena1904]

Yes exactly that’s my worry. Always the what if! Thanks a lot for the response. So sorry to hear that you miscarried xx

[Livinginhope2019]

It’s no problem at all, I flew back from Spain after my transfer. You just have to watch you don’t have too much luggage or get someone else to carry it xx

[hifer in reply to Livinginhope2019]

Thanks. I guess everyone that transfers abroad has to fly back. I hadn’t thought of that!! Thank you x

[Livinginhope2019]

No problem, do what you feel comfortable with xx

[Hidden]

Hi! I had no alternative as I did treatment abroad. Hours after the transfer my little nephew was jumping on my belly and less that 24h after that I was in a plane! Travelled with drugs and needles several times: just ask for a letter at your clinic, It will be alright.

I am now almost 30 weeks so please be relaxed 😃😘

[hifer in reply to Hidden]

Thank you. I am stressing about everything and finding it really hard to sleep. Good to know that you found it so easy and are now pregnant! Many congratulations! Xx

[Hidden in reply to hifer]

Thanks! Honestly I think that if it was meant to go well, a flight won't have any effect at all. And if something happens... It won't be your fault. Just do whatever makes you feel better, that's what really martes. All the best xxx

[Baby_gurl]

Hello Hifer,

I didn’t fly during my 2WW but at 7 weeks pregnantand it was easier than I imagined. I got a letter from the clinic and carried all my medication in my carry-on including the needle box. I also didn’t go through the scanner - told security at the airport that I was pregnant so I only went through the pregnancy safe scanner. Best of luck with your 2WW and I’ll have fingers crossed for you.

[hifer in reply to Baby_gurl]

Ah wouldn’t have thought about the scanner!! Thank you very much x

[mimisquiz77]

Hi, I have flew a few time during my 2 weeks wait (short flights) I had no problem. However, it is a personal choice. You must do what you are comfortable to avoid any regrets if it doesn’t work. All the best of luck. Take care x

[hifer in reply to mimisquiz77]

Thank you very much xx

[Hopefulholly]

Hi

It’s safe to fly in your 2WW I flew in mine the only thing was I told security I wouldn’t go through the scanners but I was happy to have a hand search mainly to make me feel happier about the situation! I’m now 21wks.

Good luck xXx

[hifer in reply to Hopefulholly]

Yes someone else mentioned the scanner which I wouldn’t have even thought of. Thanks very much and amazing news on your pregnancy 🥳🥳xx

[Sazzysah]

I flew back from Spain after transfer was just careful with lifting heavy luggage. I now have 5 wk daughter, but do what you feel is right and good luck x

[hifer in reply to Sazzysah]

Yeah!! Congrats on the little one. Thank you xx

[Sazzysah in reply to hifer]

Thank you x

[Hidden]

I flew as our transfer was in spain. My little one is now snoozing on my shoulder. Xx

[hifer in reply to Hidden]

Amazing. Your story makes me smile! So happy for you. Hope all is going well xx

[Hidden in reply to hifer]

Yes thank you. It is wonderful and all so worth it xx

[Vegemite]

I’ll be doing it xxx I promised myself that I won’t or can’t live in ‘what if?’ Land....

[hifer in reply to Vegemite]

I know I completely understand! X

[Bistbee]

Hey hifer, i had to do an overnight trip to zurich with work during my last 2ww and was so nervous about going through security with all my syringes but honestly they didn’t bag an eyelid 😂 as long as you have a letter from your clinic explaining you need the meds they’re fine. I took double the amount of medication that i needed, just in case of delays so that i was totally covered. If you’re changing time zones then maybe just check in with your clinic about specified times to take meds without it affecting the process too much, i only had an hours time difference so i just stick to u.k. time regardless. Hope that helps! x

[hifer in reply to Bistbee]

Thank you. Yes the clinic said that they would give me a letter so all good there. I hadn’t even thought about time difference to be honest- thanks for the reminder. Luckily I’m going to Lisbon so there’s no difference. Thanks for sharing xx